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As He Went, So Will He Return!

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Lesson based on Acts 1:3-11: After Jesus is raised from death, He appears to his disciples. He proves to them that He is alive, and shows them how the Old Testament scriptures point to Him—in the Law, the history books, … Continue reading →

Where Is Your Pleasure Found?

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; for you know what commandments we gave … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Brethren, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard from the beginning. Again, a new commandment I write to you, which … Continue reading →

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The Incorruptible Seed

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because “All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass … Continue reading →

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Trusting Only In God’s Word

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. – Psalm 119:41-42. God, as our Heavenly Father … Continue reading →

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Beyond All Expectation!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the … Continue reading →

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Beware of False Teachers and Teaching

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

A while back I did a series of expository teachings on the small letter that Jude wrote to believers. I want to reiterate something from that letter today because of the onslaught of falsehood that is confronting Christians today. Sadly, … Continue reading →

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Sonship With God Almighty

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and … Continue reading →

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. . . And Sin No More

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

I have always considered myself a student. For the longest time, my wife and her family thought I was going to be a professional student. Can’t make money from that, but you can sure learn a lot of things. However, … Continue reading →

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Family, A Precious Gift

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

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Pleasing God

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. … Continue reading →

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What a Treasure You Are!

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews 2:14-18: Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who … Continue reading →

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Forgive To Be Forgiven

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors . . . For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father … Continue reading →

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Abolishing Hostility

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm, Encourage One Another

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Dearest brothers and sisters, both near and far, let us clarify some things about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we will be gathered to meet Him. Don’t let yourself be so easily shaken or alarmed by … Continue reading →

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You Are a Royal Priesthood

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

And take some blood from the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments and on his sons and their garments. Then he and his sons and their garments will be consecrated. – … Continue reading →

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God Wants Us Holy

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5: It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know That I Am God!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (NKJV) “Stop striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, … Continue reading →

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The Bible and Vernacular Translation

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: There are certain things I just won’t debate because it doesn’t edify the Body of Christ. However, when I teach something to others that may appear controversial, I do so with the authority of the Word of God … Continue reading →

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All You Weary Ones

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading →

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